MSN - Market Commentary by Jim Jubak

By Market Commentary by Jim Jubak The market's crystal ball is broken Investors' views of the short- and long-term outlooks are wildly at odds. The uncertainty is causing chaos and creating buying opportunities. How to thrive when this bear dies You can't know when the market blues will end, but you should start preparing now for an upturn. Here is a 3-part strategy for the recovery, whether the long-term outlook is poor or not. Smart risks for cautious investors Emerging markets can be even more valuable than they are volatile -- and they are plenty volatile. Here's where you should look (and where you should not). 10 financials you'll want to buy Once banking stocks start to recover, a 2-stage investing strategy might bring the biggest profits. Here's how it could work and which equities look promising.